Daytona Beach code board reduces several liens, sets fines and deadlines after July 9 hearing

Daytona Beach City’s Code Enforcement Board on July 9 approved a series of lien reductions, assessed daily fines on multiple properties found in continued noncompliance, and amended deadlines for numerous ongoing cases to the board’s next cutoff date of Aug. 6, 2025.

The board accepted staff recommendations to reduce outstanding liens for at least three owner-respondents, while ordering payment deadlines and, in other matters, imposing daily fines where inspectors reported no progress. Inspector Roosevelt Butler and other code officers presented staff findings and recommendations for each case before the board voted on motions moved and seconded by board members.

Why it matters: code enforcement hearings determine whether blighted or unsafe properties are brought up to city standards, whether liens will be reduced or remain in full, and when and how fines will begin to accrue. The board’s decisions directly affect property owners, tenants, neighborhood conditions and city collections.

Major outcomes and key details

- 515 Westmoreland Road (Case CEB0125-20): The board accepted staff’s recommendation to reduce the city’s lien to $3,500, to be paid within 30 days. (Motion moved and passed.)

- 937 Glenwood Street (Case CEB02-21-54): Staff recommended and the board approved reducing the lien to $2,000, payable in 30 days. Inspector Roosevelt Butler presented the compliance photos and the recommendation.

- 934 Derbyshire Road / Case CEB11-22-262: Staff recommended a lien reduction to $2,000; the board approved that reduction with a 30-day payment deadline.

- Cases continued to next cutoff (amendment to allow more time rather than immediate fines): several property owners were granted a continuance to the next cutoff date (Aug. 6, 2025) so they can complete required repairs or obtain final inspections. Notable continuances included 524 Butler Boulevard (Gary E. Holt), 365 Woodland Avenue (Janice Hoover Estate), 604 Willow Drive (Tracy Smith — amended to the October cutoff because of a pending housing rehab program), 1213 Margina Avenue, 560 Model Street (Progressive Home Investments), 630 May Street, 518 Cannon Street (Alexander Contreras — amended to Sept. 3), 1158 Hampton Road and multiple others named on the agenda. In many of those continuances staff explicitly noted that permits have been applied for or that inspections remain pending.

- Daily fines ordered where noncompliance continued: the board ordered daily fines to begin immediately for several properties that remained noncompliant despite prior notices. Examples: - 624 School Street (Case CEB03-25-64, Arnold Dwayne Irving): $100 per day up to a $10,000 cap until the property is brought into compliance. - 1136 Lakewood Drive (Case CEB04-25-90): after discussion the board adopted the city’s recommendation of $100 per day, up to $10,000, commencing immediately. - 1307 Moore Street (Case CEB06-25-109): the board assessed $100 per day to start immediately with a $15,000 cap. - 504 Fairmont Road (Case CEB05-25-104): $100 per day up to a $10,000 cap was ordered to commence the day of the hearing. - 550 Essex Road (Case CEB03-25-74): $100 per day up to $10,000 until compliance.

- Multiple cases were found to be in compliance and closed on the agenda (for example, 33 N. Peninsula Drive and 133 Mallard Lane were recorded as in compliance on the agenda pages).

What board members and staff emphasized

- Inspector reports and before/after photos were the primary basis for decisions. Inspector Roosevelt Butler repeatedly summarized when staff considered work completed and when reductions were warranted: "Staff recommend to reduce the fine to $2,000," he told the board when presenting one case’s compliance evidence.

- Where owners had shown progress (permits pulled, repairs made, or rehabilitation program placement), the board generally favored short continuances to allow permit issuance and final inspections, reserving fines for repeat or long-standing noncompliance.

- Several respondents described personal or medical hardships, ownership or probate complications, or contractor problems; the board repeatedly advised respondents to stay in contact with assigned code officers and to update the property appraiser/mailing address if notice problems were a factor.

Votes at a glance (selected items)

- CEB0125-20 — 515 Westmoreland Road: Reduce lien to $3,500; 30 days to pay. (Motion: accepted.) - CEB02-21-54 — 937 Glenwood Street: Reduce lien to $2,000; 30 days to pay. (Motion: accepted.) - CEB11-22-262 — 934 Derbyshire Road: Reduce lien to $2,000; 30 days to pay. (Motion: accepted.) - CEB04-25-79 — 524 Butler Boulevard (Gary E. Holt): Continuance to Aug. 6, 2025 (permit/repair progress). (Motion: accepted.) - CEB03-25-60 — Janice Hoover Estate (365 Woodland Ave.): Continuance to next cutoff. (Motion: accepted.) - CEB05-25-94 — Ellen M. Fixner: Found in compliance (no further action). (Noted.) - CEB07-21-233 — Tracy Smith (604 Willow Drive): Amended to Oct. 1, 2025, due to pending housing rehab program selection. (Motion: accepted.) - CEB03-25-64 — Arnold D. Irving (624 School Street): Assess $100/day, up to $10,000, until compliance. (Motion: passed.) - CEB01-25-11 — 133 Eagle Harbor Way (contractor engaged): Amended to 60 days (Sept. 3, 2025) to allow corrected permit submittal. (Motion: passed.) - CEB04-25-90 / CEB425-90 — 1136 Lakewood Drive: Accept city recommendation of $100/day up to $10,000, commence immediately. (Motion: passed.) - CEB06-25-106 — 630 May Street: Continuance to Aug. 6, 2025 (inspection/permit pending). (Motion: accepted.) - CEB06-25-108 — Progressive Home Investments, 560 Model Street: Continuance to Aug. 6, 2025 (permit issued, awaiting final). (Motion: accepted.) - CEB06-25-109 — 1307 Moore Street: Assess $100/day, cap $15,000, commence immediately. (Motion: passed.) - CEB05-25-96 — 518 Cannon Street: Amended to Sept. 3 cutoff; fine up to $1,000/day (cap $15,000) if not completed. (Motion: passed.) - CEB05-25-104 — 504 Fairmont Road: Assess $100/day up to $10,000; commence immediately. (Motion: passed.) - CEB02-25-30 — 1158 Hampton Road: Amended to Aug. 6; follow-up inspections and final permits expected. (Motion: passed.) - CEB03-25-74 — 550 Essex Road: Assess $100/day up to $10,000 until compliance. (Motion: passed.) - CEB07-25-119 — 746 S. Palmetto Ave.: Found noncompliant; compliance by Aug. 6 or return for fines. (Motion: passed.) - CEB07-25-126 — 146 Eagle Harbor Way: Found noncompliant; compliance by Aug. 6 or return for fines. (Motion: passed.) - CEB07-25-113 — 925 Niles Street: Found noncompliant; compliance by Aug. 6 or return for fines. (Motion: passed.) - CEB07-25-124 — 347 S. Martin Luther King Blvd.: Found noncompliant; compliance by next cutoff. (Motion: passed.) - CEB07-25-115 — 516 Pleasant Street: Found noncompliant; compliance by Aug. 6. (Motion: passed.) - CEB07-25-116 — 325 Fulton Street: Found noncompliant; compliance by Aug. 6. (Motion: passed.) - CEB07-25-117 — 418 N. Lincoln Street: Continued 60 days (to Sept. 3) to allow roof/permit work. (Motion: passed.) - CEB07-25-129 — 1105 Hillcrest Drive (Sharon Johnson): Found noncompliant; compliance by Aug. 6 or return for fines. (Motion: passed.) - CEB07-25-122 — 730 Flanders Avenue: Found noncompliant; compliance by Aug. 6. (Motion: passed.)

What happens next

Owners granted continuances must complete repairs, obtain permits or schedule final inspections before the next cutoff date (Aug. 6) to avoid fines or liens being reinstated. Inspectors and staff repeatedly urged respondents to keep code officers apprised of progress and to update mailing addresses on the property-appraiser record so notices are received. Where fines were ordered to start immediately, the board recorded that daily penalties would continue until the property is corrected or the maximum statutory cap noted by staff is reached.

Ending note: The board conducted an extensive docket of more than two dozen cases at a meeting that ran roughly three hours; many matters were technical (permit status, inspections, proof of payment) and were resolved through continuance to the next cutoff or by accepting documented compliance and reducing liens where staff found sufficient corrective work.